Best SARANG Podcasts (2025)

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128. Happy Burstday SEVENTEEN! Live! 1:16:45

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ALO ALO CARATS! Sino ba talaga ang may birthday! For their 10th anniversary, SEVENTEEN said “surprise!” and gave us solo songs (a literal dream come true!), a concert by the Han, and choreo that has kept us AWAKE all night long! In this episode, we went LIVE on IG & YouTube to talk about their album Happy Burstday, their jaw-dropping performances, …

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Michael Brenes on Great Power Rivalry's Threat to Peace and Democracy 52:00

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Michael Brenes. Dr. Brenes is Co-Director of the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy and Lecturer in History at Yale University. His research interests include United States foreign policy, political history, and political economy. He is the author of For Mig…

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127. Kdrama Casting With Your Kpop Idol 1:01:13

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------- New episode every Thursday 8PM! ------- Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ ERPAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ------- Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/1_to_sarang https://www.tiktok.com/@1_to_sarang https://twitter.com/1_to_sarang⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/1.to.Sarang

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Candace Rondeaux on the Wagner Group 49:31

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Candace Rondeaux, the author of Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos. She serves as the Senior Director for the Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics programs at New America, and is a professor of practice at Arizon…

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126. What Did Ms. Mon Miss? 1:17:09

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Our Taurus baby, Monica, is back from her Hallyu hiatus... and she needs updates! In this episode, we celebrate her birthday by doing what she loves the most: walang sawang usapang K! We give her a breakdown of the past months' Hallyu highlights: our Kdrama binges (Resident's Playbook & Weak Hero 2), the kiligness of Possessed Love 2, Kpop's latest…

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Daniel McCarthy on Liberalism and Empire 58:18

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This week on Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Daniel McCarthy, Editor-in-Chief of Modern Age. Mr. McCarthy is a leading light in the conservative movement for a more restrained U.S. foreign policy. He is a regular contributor to The Spectator, and the former editor of The American Conservative, the magazine founded by co…

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125. LIVE! Met Gala + 61st Baeksang Arts Awards 1:21:33

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Trency and Pia went live to talk about the exciting week we had - the mini heart attacks from SCoups' BOSS look at the Met Gala, and the proud moments from the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards! #SCOUPS #BOSS #METGALA #SEVENTEEN #BaeksangArtsAwards #Kimtaeri #Jujihoon #WLGYT

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Curt Mills on Trump's Foreign Policy 100 Days In 46:58

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This week on Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Curt Mills, the Executive Director of The American Conservative, where he previously served as senior reporter and contributing editor. He specializes in foreign policy and campaign coverage. Our conversation touched on some of the Trump Administration's seminal initiatives, …

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124. They Sing, They Dance, They Sell Soju (Kpop Idol Side Quests) 1:16:05

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So you think idols just sing, dance, and feed our delulus? Think again! We dive into the different unexpected side quests of our fave idols - from business ventures (GOT7 Jackson Wang’s Team Wang, Bambam’s restaurant chain in Thailand, BIGBANG GD’s PEACEMINUSONE), alcohol businesses (Jin’s IGIN, Jay Park’s Won Soju and TOP’s T’SPOT), the musical th…

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123. When Life Gives You Tngens... You Make Juice! 1:25:49

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When Life Gives You Tangerines… you cry tangerine tears. 🍊Sarangbaes, this K-drama had us reaching for tissues episode after episode — and you know we had to talk about it. In this heartfelt deep dive, we're joined by our good friend and fellow K-drama lover, JJ, as we unpack all the emotions this beautiful series brought out in us. We get into the…

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John Vick on Africa and the Middle East 46:31

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This week on Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and Michael Culp spoke with John Vick, the Executive Director of Concerned Veterans for America. John Vick enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2003, and deployed to al-Anbar, Iraq in 2005. He has also served in the Navy, mobilizing twice in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, and he continues to serve in…

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Sabreena Croteau on the Economic Drivers of Naval Force Structure 45:04

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interviewed Sabreena Croteau. Sabreena is a Research Fellow at Defense Priorities and recently defended her dissertation to earn her doctorate in Political Science from the University of Chicago. Her dissertation, titled “Security the Seas: The Political Economy of Naval Fo…

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122. Kdrama Endings That Failed Us! 1:08:16

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Have you ever invested A LOT of hours watching a KDrama only to get disappointed by the ending??? SAMEDTTTT. ** WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!! ** In this episode, we talk about those that made us go ‘SERYOSO BA??’ such as When the Phone Rings (sana hindi na lang sinagot eh), Queen of Tears (uy controversy), Mr. Queen (ok na sana pero…), Nevertheless (‘w…

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Aude Darnal on the Global South in the Trump Era 1:02:34

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Aude Darnal, a Research Analyst and Project Manager at the Stimson Center, and the founder and leader of the Global South in the World Order Project — hosted by the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program. Prior to joining Stimson, Aude served as an associate direc…

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121. Hallyu Po! Pinoys in Kpop 1:08:14

2M ago1:08:14

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UY, PILIPINS! From dreaming in front of our screens to actually training, debuting, and making waves in the KPop industry—Filipinos are proving that talent knows no borders.In this episode, we dive into the rising stars of Hallyu with Filipino roots, including UNIS’ Elisia, Gehlee, and Hyeonju, AHOF’s JL, and KATSEYE’s Sofia. Bakit ba feeling natin…

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120. Beam us to CARATLAND! with DJ ERPAT 1:30:02

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From “Horangi nunbit, baby, I’m worth it” to “Nothing’s forever, but SEVENTEEN will try that forever”, CARATs have been on a nonstop emotional rollercoaster these past few weeks. In this episode, we are joined by CARAT dad and music producer DJ Erpat to talk about BEAM, CARATLAND, enlistment era, and processing all the feels that came with it. Let’…

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119. Our KPop Soundtrack with Cha of KS4GG 1:19:55

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Life can sometimes feel like a movie—what’s your K-pop soundtrack? From peak main character moments to putik-level lows, music sets the scene. In this episode, we’re joined by fellow K-pop lover & NCTzen Cha of KS4GG to talk about the songs that hype us up, break our hearts, and help us heal. What’s on your playlist? ------- New episode every Thurs…

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Is a Career in Political Risk Right for You? 47:57

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Is a career in political risk right for you? On March 13, JQAS recorded a webinar about careers in the private geopolitical risk sector with several alumni of the Society. The panelists and co-hosts John Allen Gay and Julie Thompson-Gomez discussed what a typical day in the life for someone in the industry looks like, how prospective applicants can…

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118. Melo Movie Musings: Love, Death and Cinema 1:28:58

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Is life just one big movie? Cinema and life intertwine in Netflix’s latest Kdrama, Melo Movie, starring the radiant Choi Woo-shik & Park Bo-young — and as movie lovers we are all over it! In this episode, we bask in the kilig, unpack the show’s quiet yet powerful takes on love, grief, and second chances, and reflect on how its story mirrors our own…

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Spencer Ackerman on the Global War on Terror and Biden's Legacy 58:54

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Spencer Ackerman, a Pulitzer Prize and National Magazine Award-winning reporter, who has covered the War on Terror and U.S. foreign policy for The New Republic, Wired, The Guardian, The Daily Beast, and Zeteo. He is also the author of Reign of Terror: How the 9/11…

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117. Rescue 911 Walked so Trauma Code Can Run (A Kdrama Review) 1:16:57

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Ito ang trauma na gugustuhin mong balikan! In this episode, we dive into the high-stakes medical cases and adrenaline-pumping rescue missions of Netflix’s must-watch K-drama, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. From the stellar cast (led by the one and only Ju Ji-hoon) to our favorite episodes, Rescue 911 flashbacks, and the untold stories of our own …

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Sarang Shidore on the Global South and the U.S.-Philippines Alliance 1:04:48

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Sarang Shidore, the director of the Global South Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Our conversation discussed whether interests, ideology, or both drive the policies of some Global South states, whether China is part of the Global South, …

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बिस्मार्क: लोखंड आणि रक्ताच्या मुत्सद्द्याची कहाणी 4:01

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एका माणसाने अख्ख्या युरोपच्या नकाशाला आकार दिला. त्याच्या मुत्सद्देगिरीने जर्मनीचं भविष्य बदललं. पण तो स्वतः आपल्या सावलीत गडप झाला... ओट्टो फॉन बिस्मार्क – लोखंड आणि रक्ताच्या मंत्राने जर्मनी एकत्र आणणाऱ्या महासत्तेचा शिल्पकार!

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116. A Quickie Trip to Rented in Finland and Single’s Inferno 4 1:14:12

3M ago1:14:12

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Sa mainit o sa malamig?? From the adventurous heat of Rented in Finland to the icy but sizzling romances of Single’s Inferno 4, we’re diving into this year’s must-watch variety shows! Join us as we break down Dong-wi, Jihoon, Eunwoo, and Donyeon’s hilarious antics in Finland—sauna scenes, questionable dining choices, and all—and spill our thoughts …

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Skip Shelton: Practitioner's Journey to Realism and Restraint 1:02:10

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Skip Shelton, a career foreign policy professional with experience in defense, diplomacy, and development about the unique career journey that brought him from coordinating elections in Iraq and building roads in Afghanistan to working on Somalia's security assist…

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115. Games & Gore: Our Squid Game Review 1:18:22

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With Squid Game cementing itself as THE cultural moment of recent years, and Season 2 leaving us breathless and anticipating, we step onto the blood-stained playground to dissect its global appeal. In this episode, we unravel the psychological tension, the performances that gripped us, and the haunting games that made us feel like players in the de…

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John Schuessler on Offshore Balancing and Presidential Wartime Deceit 54:09

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview John Schuessler, Associate Professor in the Department of International Affairs and Co-Director of the Albritton Center for Grand Strategy at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government and Public Service. Dr. Schuessler is the author of Deceit on the Road to…

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114. Happy CARAT Day! 1:21:07

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What would life be like without SEVENTEEN? For our Season 7 premiere, we celebrate CARAT Day by diving into all things SEVENTEEN - with longtime CARAT, Zee of KS4GG! From starting in Diamond Edge Gen Ad to making it to Seventeen Right Here Soundcheck, she spills on her best concert moments, the highs and lows of fandom life, and the wildest things …

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Jeremy Shapiro on Competing GOP Foreign Policy Visions 47:44

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On this week's episode ofSecurity Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Jeremy Shapiro, Research Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Shapiro was previously a fellow at the Brookings Institution, as well as a member of the State Department's policy planning staff, where he advised the Secretary of State on U.S. po…

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Rose Kelanic on Syria and Energy Security 52:19

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John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Rose Kelanic, Director of the Middle East Program at Defense Priorities, discussing why Washington should take a "wait-and-see" approach to Syria's new government, President Trump's new Executive Orders on energy security, and whether the U.S. military needs to be in the Persian Gulf for oil. This episode w…

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The Society Forecasts Foreign Policy in 2025 1:01:51

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John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi discuss their expectations for foreign policy in 2025, including how the incoming Trump Administration could approach the Middle East, China, Europe, Latin America, and more. Link to Matt Duss's piece in The Guardian Recorded 1/10/2025

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113. 3rd Anniversary LIVE! 1:17:49

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ANNYEONG!!! Happy 3 years, Sarangbaes!!! ------- New episode every Thursday 8PM! ------- Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ ERPAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ------- Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/1_to_sarang https://www.tiktok.com/@1_to_sarang https://twitter.com/1_to_sarang ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/1.to.Sarang…

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Janet Abou-Elias and Lillian Mauldin on Arms Transfers and the "Imperial Boomerang" 40:44

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John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Janet Abou-Elias and Lillian Mauldin, co-founders of Women for Weapons Trade Transparency and Research Fellows at the Center for International Policy. Janet is also an alumna of the Society's Marcellus Policy Fellowship, for which she wrote a policy analysis on the War Reserve Stockpile Allies-Israel. Our c…

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Dan Spokojny on Reforming American Diplomacy 57:06

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John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Dan Spokojny, a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer and the founder of fp21, a think tank devoted to promoting more evidence and learning based foreign policy processes. This conversation discussed knowledge management, groupthink, U.S. policy processes, and efforts at State Department reform. You can learn…

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Jennifer Kavanagh on the Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East 59:27

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John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Jennifer Kavanagh, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Military Analysis at Defense Priorities, discussing the state of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. This episode was recorded on October 25, 2024

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2024 Abu Dhabi GP 45:48

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And finally, the longest season of F1 has finally concluded at the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP. In this episode we discuss: The toxic duo Lewis beats Russell! 🥊 Lots of Farewells 🥲 Beta Adrian Newey Ocon gets the 🦵 Post career penalty The Leclerc Experience ™️ Apex F1 Cringe! Hulk P4! Rookies fail to impress! Bye bye ben 🤞 Our predictions for 2025! Running t…

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112. A Hallyuday Family Reunion 1:36:03

6M ago1:36:03

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Your Hallyu faves are coming to town... for the ultimate Pinoy Christmas family reunion! Sino ang atribidang Tita, ang Ninong ng Bayan, at ang Successful Pinsan? 🎁✨ Join us in our Christmas episode as we imagine our 2024 Hallyu idols taking on classic Filipino family reunion roles – and reminisce about how they made our year merry and bright! 🌟🎉 --…

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111. K, Budol Time! Our Korean Shopping List for 2024 1:21:23

6M ago1:21:23

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Holiday budol incoming! 🎁 In this episode, we unpack our K-beauty hauls and Kpop merch to help you decide on what to gift to give yourself or your loved ones this Holiday Season! Listen in as we also talk about our buying habits: who is the most budol-able? Who is the biggest Bongbongie stan? Who hates shopping online? Tune in and find out! PRODUCT…

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Kelly Grieco on the Future of Air Power and the Indo-Pacific 53:56

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John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Kelly Grieco, a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center's Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program, discussing geography and the regional balance of power in East Asia, proposals for an "Asian NATO," the Air Force's ongoing modernization efforts, and more.

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110. Spotlight on Jeongnyeon: A Star is Born 1:19:23

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Are we Jeongnyeon?? We’re diving into the captivating K-drama Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born, sharing what stole our hearts, spilling our own theater stories, and laughing (and crying) over how much we miss the stage and the bonds formed under the theater lights. 🎭✨ ------- New episode every Thursday 8PM! ------- Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ ERPAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ------…

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2024 Las Vegas GP 41:16

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And finally, we got M4X! Max has done it! Won his 4th World Drivers Championship and boy we had an amazing race to enjoy along. In this episode we discuss: Drunk Max is the best max! Norris seems relieved 😮‍💨 Max Choke holding Zak Brown 😵 WFH Triathlon Russell needs his testosterone levels adjusted. Charles be bitchin’ 😭 Alpine engine be overperfor…

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109. And Yo MAMA Awards Go To... 1:19:39

6M ago1:19:39

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Did your K-pop bias make their MAMA proud? No, not their eomma—the MAMA Awards! As the most anticipated and often most dramatic event in K-pop, this show has fans riding a rollercoaster of excitement and anxiety every year. In this episode, we break down why the MAMA Awards reign supreme (and stir up so much controversy), share our hot takes on thi…

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Christopher Shell on the 2024 Election and Foreign Policy 44:53

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John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Christopher Shell, a Fellow in the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Un-Diplomatic episode Carnegie survey on "Race, Foreign Policy, and the 2024 Presidential Election"

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108. Haenyos, Smugglers, and 70s Funk 1:14:57

7M ago1:14:57

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Is this the best underwater brawl we’ve ever seen??? South Korea’s national treasures, the Haenyos, make waves in 2023’s Smugglers, a splashy, bold action-flick inspired by real-life Haenyos’ smuggling dives during Korea’s turbulent 70s. And we’re all in! In this episode, we plunge into the film’s fantastic cast, soak up all that 70s grooviness, an…

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107. Apateu Apateu and Korean Drinking Games 52:11

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Apateu-apateu! GAME START! Inspired by the song of the season, Rose & Bruno Mars’ “APT,” we dive headfirst into Korean drinking culture, channeling our college selves for a round (or two!) of Korea’s most iconic drinking games! We spill on the unique drinking etiquette seen in Kpop and Kdramas, compare it to our own Filipino traditions, and—trust u…

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2024 Brazilian GP 44:22

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Interlagos has yet again given us a gem of a race where Max Verstappen has driven a drive that will be his legacy! In this episode we discuss: Rain – The Great Equalizer ☔️ Rattled Rookies 😨 “That Track, Me Go!” – The Window Licker™️ Mad Max Masterclass! 🎓 Talented Fail 😶 Best Water Technology! 💧 Old Man Alonso’s back 👴 Running this podcast takes u…

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106. Wailcome to The Wailing 1:28:52

7M ago1:28:52

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Happy Hallyuween, Sarangbaes! It’s takutan season and we celebrate by watching one of Korean cinema’s horror gems: The Wailing! Dubbed one of the best horror films of the past decade, we discovered that it’s so much more than just jump scares. In this episode, we dive into the film’s insane plot twists, analyze its depiction of beliefs (from Shaman…

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Ari Tolany on Arms Sales and Oversight 59:03

7M ago59:03

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John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Ari Tolany, Director of the Security Assistance, Technology and the Arms Trade program at the Center for International Policy.

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2024 Mexican GP 32:33

7M ago32:33

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In this episode: Max's controversial tactics! Track limits chaos! 🤔 Ferrari's "magic"? 🔥 Liam Lawson stirs rivalry with Perez! 🤷‍♂️ Haas resurgence! 🚀 Bizarre rolling tire! 🤣 Sucker of the Day! “Box box for fastest lap” – Radio to Leclerc “Box Box for fastest lap attempt”- Radio to Perez Running this podcast takes up a lot of passion, hard work, an…

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105. Spill the Feels Album Review: Have a Nice Day! 1:28:21

7M ago1:28:21

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Did SEVENTEEN finally do something wrong? Controversial feels are spilled as we dive into SEVENTEEN's latest comeback (and the group's final OT13 album until the end of the members' military enlistment), Spill the Feels... and its surrounding backlash. Did the album really give us the feels it promised? Should we let our political beliefs shape how…